as in deformation
the twisting of something out of its natural or normal shape or condition
the comedian is renowned for his seemingly endless variety of facial contortions
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Noun
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Everything from a 15-degree to a 45-degree overhang printed brilliantly without deformation or issue.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 June 2025 -
These controllers will observe expert surgeons during their training and learn how to adapt to unpredictable situations, such as soft-tissue deformation during surgery.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Mitigating these distortions requires aggregating data across multiple platforms, applying credibility checks and validating online findings against offline context and data.—
Dr. Chiranjiv Roy,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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The ComEd territory essentially has the least efficient electrical grid in the country, with 40% of homes experiencing power distortion at 8% or greater, according to Whisker Labs.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Doing so may also reduce the risk of foot deformities and walking disabilities.11 Meanwhile, having foot problems can significantly affect your quality of life, particularly for women.12 Diseases can also affect shoe size and foot health.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
29 July 2025
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Fatima in Syria Fatima, 12, of Arbin, Rural Damascus, Syria, was born with limb deformities.—
Maryanne Murray Buechner,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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“Contortion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contortion. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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